HSL(172, 63%, 72%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,63%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 63%, 72%) | color: hsl(172, 63%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #8BE5D9 | color: #8BE5D9 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 229, 217) | color: rgb(139, 229, 217) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 5%, 10%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 39%, 90%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 55% 10%) | color: hwb(172 55% 10%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.862 0.0885 184.9) | color: oklch(0.862 0.0885 184.9) | |
| Lab | lab(85.27 -29.7 -2.64) | color: lab(85.27 -29.7 -2.64) | |
| LCH | lch(85.27 29.82 185.08) | color: lch(85.27 29.82 185.08) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#B2B3DC — rgb(178, 179, 220)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#ADA6DD — rgb(173, 166, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#90DEDF — rgb(144, 222, 223)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 63%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(172, 63%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 63%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 63%, 92%), hsl(172, 63%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 63%, 72%), hsl(172, 63%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #8BE5D9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,63%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 63%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 63%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 63%, 72%)?
HEX: #8BE5D9 | RGB: rgb(139, 229, 217) | CMYK: 39%, 0%, 5%, 10% | HSV: 172°, 39%, 90%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8BE5D9?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 63%, 72%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 172°, 292°, and 52°. For analogous combinations, try hues 142° and 202°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(172, 63%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 63%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #8BE5D9; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 229, 217); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,63%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 63%, 72%);